Date Posted:12:51:06 06/09/03 Mon Author: Mark Subject: Re: psa/mondioring In reply to:
Ann Putegnat
's message, "Re: psa/mondioring" on 05:04:11 06/09/03 Mon
The courage test is done KNPV style.. running at the dog.
>, I don't see how it is possible to
>>run at a dog from 45 metres and catch the dog on the
>>leg if the catch means absorbing the bite, or in the
>>case of a strong fast dog, a spinning pivot. Arm,
>>sure... but leg? >
>
> Are you saying the above because you have to be in
>motion towards the dog as it approaches in PSA? Just
>curious. Don't know much about the rules for decoys
>in PSA. The thrown attacks in the ringsports are more
>than 45 meters, in most cases.
> Regarding a spinning pivot for the upper body dogs.
> I have seen many who have been well schooled to the
>esquive and will go dead center or who even understand
>pivot shoulder. Start to drop one shoulder back, and
>they switch in midair and nail the other. Cool to
>watch, but a little hair raising for the decoy. :-)
>AnnP.
